Michael Genet
Known for
Most cast lists carry Michael Genet as an American actor, a working presence rather than a marquee one. The role of Agent Cunningham in '25th Hour' is the one audiences place him by. 'Terrifier 3' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. He came to screen work at 31, later than most. The recurring register is crime. He has been working on screen for 37 years.
Michael Genet
8 Movies
11 Series
Most cast lists carry Michael Genet as an American actor, a working presence rather than a marquee one. The role of Agent Cunningham in '25th Hour' is the one audiences place him by. 'Terrifier 3' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. He came to screen work at 31, later than most. The recurring register is crime. He has been working on screen for 37 years.
Movies
Plays Maurice Jackson
Terrifier 3
2024
Plays Agent Cunningham
25th Hour
2002
Plays Court Clerk
Presumed Innocent
1990
Writer
Plays Jamal Armstrong
She Hate Me
2004
Plays Mayor Aikens' Press Secretary
One Fine Day
1996
Plays Cornelius Blackwood
Death on the Brandywine
2026
Plays Panhandler
Let It Be Me
1995
Plays Mitchell Jackson
Simple Justice
1989
TV Shows
Plays Warren Shenkler
Law & Order
1990
Plays Mullah
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Daniel
Billions
2016
Plays Thomas' Surgeon
I Know This Much Is True
2020
Plays Dr. Thompson
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Dr. Lockett
Dr. Death
2021
Plays Captain Meeks
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
Plays Reverend
The Americans
2013
Plays Ben
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Headmaster
The Affair
2014
Plays Homeless Man
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Death on the Brandywine
Full Filmography
Death on the Brandywine
Cornelius Blackwood
2026
Film
Terrifier 3
Maurice Jackson
2024
Film
Dr. Death
Dr. Lockett · 1 episode
2021–
TV
I Know This Much Is True
Thomas' Surgeon · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Billions
Daniel · 2 episodes
2016–
TV
The Affair
Headmaster · 1 episode
2014–
TV
The Mysteries of Laura
Captain Meeks · 1 episode
2014–
TV
The Americans
Reverend · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Ugly Betty
Dr. Thompson · 1 episode
2006–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Genet and where are they from?
Michael Genet is 68 years old, born on August 25, 1958 in Washington, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Genet?
Michael Genet is best known for roles in 25th Hour, Terrifier 3, Presumed Innocent.
How many movies has Michael Genet been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), Michael Genet has appeared in 8 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Michael Genet's first movie?
The career of Michael Genet began with Simple Justice (1989).
What is Michael Genet's most recent movie or series?
Michael Genet's most recent release is Death on the Brandywine, which premiered on June 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael Genet appeared in?
On television, Michael Genet has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Americans, Billions, Law & Order.
Michael Genet
1958-08-25 · Washington, USA
Michael Genet (born August 25, 1958) is an American actor and screenwriter. He has guest starred in a number of television series based in the New York City area, they include The Equalizer, New York Undercover, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty and the soap operas As the World Turns, One Life to Live.
As a screenwriter, Genet wrote the film She Hate Me (2004), directed by Spike Lee, co-writing the film with Lee. Genet also appeared in the film playing the older brother of the film's protagonist, played by Anthony Mackie. Prior to this, he appeared in Lee's 2002 film 25th Hour. The next film he wrote Talk to Me (2007), was directed by Kasi Lemmons, co-writing the film with Rick Famuyiwa.
Genet has also appeared in a number of Broadway stage productions.Michael Genet, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.